New York Riptide and Warrior Lacrosse Announce Community Partnership Centered Around Reigning NLL Rookie of the Year Jeff Teat
January 6, 2023 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
New York Riptide News Release
Long Island, NY - The New York Riptide and Warrior Lacrosse today announced a partnership focused around Warrior athlete, Riptide star and reigning National Lacrosse League Rookie of the Year, Jeff Teat.
The community-based collaboration will be highlighted by "Teat's Warriors", a program that will include tickets being provided to underprivileged communities who want to be exposed to the sport of lacrosse. Additionally, Teat will take part in multiple stick stringing clinics for children at Lacrosse Unlimited locations on Long Island with scheduled dates coming soon. The Riptide and Warrior partnership will also include unique lacrosse content for fans to enjoy and engage in.
"Warrior is proud to sponsor 'Teat's Warriors' section for New York Riptide home games," said Gabe O' Neil, Warrior Brand Marketing Manager. "Young athletes and fans deserve to experience lacrosse played at the highest level and we, along with Jeff, are happy to make that a bit more special. Jeff is a great role model for young players to look up to both on and off the field of play and is pumped for this initiative. Although we cannot be at every game to meet Teat's Warriors, you can count on Jeff to make an appearance and thank these future stars for their support of him and the entire Riptide organization."
"We are honored to partner with Warrior and our own Jeff Teat to help bring children closer to the great game of lacrosse at Nassau Coliseum," said Rich Lisk, President, New York Riptide. "Our organization is committed to the community and always doing our part in growing the game on Long Island and throughout the area. With Jeff, our fans have the opportunity to see one of the great lacrosse players on the planet and an individual who constantly strives to extend himself to his neighbors within the community."
The Riptide return to Nassau Coliseum three times in January; Saturday, January 7 at 7:30pm vs. Toronto Rock, Sunday, January 15 at 3:00pm vs. Rochester Knighthawks and Saturday, January 28 at 7:30pm vs. Buffalo Bandits. Tickets can be purchased at newyorkriptide.com/tickets
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